FAQ & Key Contacts
What do you look for in a candidate?
We look for individuals who possess the following attributes:
strong analytical skills
good judgment
excellent oral and written communication skills (including attention to detail)
a strong academic record and motivation to learn
a genuine interest in business and a passion for the law
varied outside interests and life experiences
Will I have a life outside the office?
Yes. We strongly believe that a good lawyer leads a balanced life. Family, personal commitments and recreation are important. However, law is not a "9 to 5" job and there are times where the team is required to work late hours to meet a deadline.
What will my target hours be?
We do not have targeted billable hours. While you can expect to work hard, our focus is on the quality of your efforts, not the number of assignments nor the length of time you take to complete them.
Do you have a rotation system?
All of our offices offer a rotation system during articles. For summer students, our program is less structured and you can expect to work on assignments from different departments.
What is the best way to apply to the firm?
We encourage applicants to apply through
our online system
. We also accept applications by mail, courier or through law school career development offices.
Do you recruit first year summer students?
We hire first and second year law students in our Calgary and Edmonton offices. Our Toronto program is for second year law students only. Presently we do not have a student program in our Ottawa office.
What sets Bennett Jones apart?
Students assume a great deal of responsibility on files and can expect to interact directly with clients, draft documents, attend court and generally be an active and productive member of the team from day one.
We have a robust continuing legal education program through
Bennett Jones University
.
We are the only law firm to have been consistently ranked one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada by the Globe and Mail's
Report on Business
.
Key Contacts
Calgary –
Lisa Ricketts
Toronto –
Joanne Clarfield Schaefer
Edmonton –
Ted Yoo
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